Shelter: Global Village Shelter - They are made from biodegradable laminated material, and are low-cost temporary emergency shelters that can last up to eighteen months. They are easily shipped, and do not require any tools for assembly. These shelters would be very useful for people that need a quick-fix, and immediate shelter. Also, because they are so cost effective and inexpensive, it is possible to maximize help available to those in need.
Health: LifeStraw
- More than 6,000 people (mostly children) die each day from drinking unsafe water. The LifeStraw is a personal mobile water-purification tool (that works like a Britta filter). The LifeStraw assists in preventing waterborne diseases such as typhoid, dysentery, and cholera. It has a year-long lifespan. This device is very compact and light-weight, and therefore very portable. Unfortunately though, it may be easily lost, broken, and stolen.
Water: The Q Drum
- This is a water container that is designed to roll easily to transport water. It can transport up to 75L of clean water in an easier fashion than other water transportation methods. Rolling the water is also much easier and faster than carrying water to different locations. This will assist in alleviating poverty, as many lives will be saved by having the ability to drink clean water.
Education: One Laptop per Child
- This is a $100 laptop that is used to bring learning, and communications to children across third world countries. The nonprofit organization uses current personal technologies, and distributes them across many countries in need. For example, Thailand, Argentina, and Nigeria were some of the first countries to order the first batch of units. The OLPC will assist in alleviating poverty because it will help close the technology gap between third world countries and developed nations.
Energy: StarSight
- This system combines both Internet access and solar-powered street lighting in order provide energy. It provides a more safe environment, and the ability for third world countries to develop their economies. It also provides emergency communication and lighting for disaster-struck areas. Energy is necessary for the development of a country, and therefore this technology will assist in building more buildings in a more cost-efficient way.
Transport: The Big Boda
- This bicycle is able to carry loads that are hundreds of pounds or two passengers. Seeing that it is still just a bicycle, it is also much cheaper than vehicles, thus more affordable to people in third world countries. It was designed to transport goods to and from the market in developing countries. It could also be useful for children, because 3 children could travel together to school if it is a long route. This bike would assist in alleviating poverty because citizens are no longer geographically limited, and able to travel for work and/or school.
2) Stakeholder analysis takes a look at all people that are affected by a decision, change or project. In the case of sustainable and responsible design in third-world countries, the stakeholders include:
- technology providers
- research teams
- media (i.e. radio, television, news, etc.)
- the individuals in the third-world countries
- individuals who donate money to the various causes
- governments
- unions
A proper stakeholder analysis allows a team to make the most appropriate decision that is in the best interest of as many stakeholders as possible. If this is done properly, there will be less conflict among stakeholders - and therefore a more sustainable and reponsible system.
3) Five Characteristics of Socially Responsible Product Design:
1) Cost efficient
2) Easily transportable to secluded areas
3) Easy to adopt into to the lives of the user
4) Durable and long life-span
5) User friendly for those who are not technologically savvy
Shelter: Global Village Shelter
- They are made from biodegradable laminated material, and are low-cost temporary emergency shelters that can last up to eighteen months. They are easily shipped, and do not require any tools for assembly. These shelters would be very useful for people that need a quick-fix, and immediate shelter. Also, because they are so cost effective and inexpensive, it is possible to maximize help available to those in need.
Health: LifeStraw
- More than 6,000 people (mostly children) die each day from drinking unsafe water. The LifeStraw is a personal mobile water-purification tool (that works like a Britta filter). The LifeStraw assists in preventing waterborne diseases such as typhoid, dysentery, and cholera. It has a year-long lifespan. This device is very compact and light-weight, and therefore very portable. Unfortunately though, it may be easily lost, broken, and stolen.
Water: The Q Drum
- This is a water container that is designed to roll easily to transport water. It can transport up to 75L of clean water in an easier fashion than other water transportation methods. Rolling the water is also much easier and faster than carrying water to different locations. This will assist in alleviating poverty, as many lives will be saved by having the ability to drink clean water.
Education: One Laptop per Child
- This is a $100 laptop that is used to bring learning, and communications to children across third world countries. The nonprofit organization uses current personal technologies, and distributes them across many countries in need. For example, Thailand, Argentina, and Nigeria were some of the first countries to order the first batch of units. The OLPC will assist in alleviating poverty because it will help close the technology gap between third world countries and developed nations.
Energy: StarSight
- This system combines both Internet access and solar-powered street lighting in order provide energy. It provides a more safe environment, and the ability for third world countries to develop their economies. It also provides emergency communication and lighting for disaster-struck areas. Energy is necessary for the development of a country, and therefore this technology will assist in building more buildings in a more cost-efficient way.
Transport: The Big Boda
- This bicycle is able to carry loads that are hundreds of pounds or two passengers. Seeing that it is still just a bicycle, it is also much cheaper than vehicles, thus more affordable to people in third world countries. It was designed to transport goods to and from the market in developing countries. It could also be useful for children, because 3 children could travel together to school if it is a long route. This bike would assist in alleviating poverty because citizens are no longer geographically limited, and able to travel for work and/or school.
2) Stakeholder analysis takes a look at all people that are affected by a decision, change or project. In the case of sustainable and responsible design in third-world countries, the stakeholders include:
- technology providers
- research teams
- media (i.e. radio, television, news, etc.)
- the individuals in the third-world countries
- individuals who donate money to the various causes
- governments
- unions
A proper stakeholder analysis allows a team to make the most appropriate decision that is in the best interest of as many stakeholders as possible. If this is done properly, there will be less conflict among stakeholders - and therefore a more sustainable and reponsible system.
3) Five Characteristics of Socially Responsible Product Design:
1) Cost efficient
2) Easily transportable to secluded areas
3) Easy to adopt into to the lives of the user
4) Durable and long life-span
5) User friendly for those who are not technologically savvy